Fortnite players are mad after being killed during the epic rocket launch

This afternoon, Epic Games unveiled its latest in-game event in Fortnite: a rocket launch that appears to have opened up a dimensional rift. The launch was a one-time event that saw thousands of players logging into the game to watch what would happen. While many people took in the spectacular sight, some people missed out when they were killed mid-event.

This sort of one-time event feels special, because it gives players an unique experience that allows them to witness a new big change for the game’s story. But, given that Fortnite is also a battle royale game, not everyone was able to take part in the epic moment, seeing as they were dead at the time.

Most exciting thing that will probably happen this weekend, was at 10:30am watching the Rocket Launch in #fortnite it was cool for that moment no one killed each other, but then all hell broke lose & everyone went into game mode lol

It’s easy to understand the frustration here: a one-time event is, well, a one-time event, and missing out after getting hyped for a week is a huge letdown for those unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Fortunately, it seems like some of those players got what was coming to them.